freight News Updates

BusinessLogistics

Freight Costs Expected to Remain High in 2022

Elevated freight rates are likely to remain through much of this year because of market turmoil, according to experts.

January 20, 2022
BusinessLogistics

Truck Tonnage in December Increases 1.4% Year-Over-Year

Truck tonnage in December rose a seasonally adjusted 1.4% compared with the same month in 2020 — the fourth consecutive year-over-year gain and the highest measurement since March, American Trucking Associations announced.

January 19, 2022
BusinessTop 100

Central Freight Lines Shuts Down After Nearly a Century in Business

Central Freight Lines is ceasing operations after nearly a century in business, according to reports Dec. 11.

December 13, 2021
Technology

How Reimagining Your Full-Service Lease Can Save You Millions

Separating a FSL can save between 15%-25% in operating cash. Why give away cash that you will never get back? Scrutinizing every detail of your fleet’s lease structure is key. This report takes a close look at further FSL limitations. Download now! 

October 1, 2021
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsTCA

North Dakota DOT Develops Freight Plan

BISMARCK, N.D. — The North Dakota Department of Transportation is developing the State Freight & Rail Plan and has launched the project website.

August 27, 2021
BusinessSafety

Arizona DOT, Willcox Team for Freight Study

The Arizona Department of Transportation is conducting a study regarding freight movement in the city of Willcox.

August 20, 2021
Technology

Innovate for better supply chain visibility

Turn your supply chain weaknesses into strengths. This eBook explores four areas where location technology drives change: multimodal visibility, condition monitoring, indoor visibility and data optimization.

August 1, 2021
BusinessTechnology

Public, Private Groups Pilot Last-Mile Delivery Hub in Seattle

The University of Washington’s Urban Freight Lab, in collaboration with various companies, is piloting a zero-emission hub for last-mile deliveries.

June 21, 2021
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Convoy Launches Backup, Spot Services for Drop-and-Hook

Convoy launched an automated drop-and-hook service for backup and spot freight to give shippers added flexibility for unexpected demand surges, the digital freight network announced May 19.

May 19, 2021
BusinessTop 50

Top 50 Global Freight Carriers Face Major Disruption

Despite pandemic challenges, the companies ranked on the Transport Topics 2020 Top 50 Global Freight Carriers list have adjusted their operations to keep pace with ever-changing market conditions.

November 23, 2020